Schweinsteiger, 31, might not play for United again this season, which is a terrible shame for a squad that sorely missed his leadership during the two months he was sidelined. The German has not been in vintage form and his best performances were arguably those cameos earlier in the season, however had he not been on the pitch against West Ham then the silver polish might have already been put away for another year.

As the internationals kick-off across the globe, we'll keep you updated on all the good - and bad - news regarding United's players.

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Pereira on Cruyff

Muller on Herr Bastian

“It is bitter for him and it is bitter for us,” said Mulle. “But for the Euros there is still time.

“I cannot estimate exactly how long he will need but it is still possible that he will be at the Euros and it is important for the captain to be there.”

“Whether it is in the first game and or later, it is important for Bastian to be there. Don’t forget it was like that before the World Cup with an injury concern but it worked out very positively in the end.”

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Cruyff on Van Gaal

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United pay tribute to Cruyff

Others have, too:

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Lingard in 2000-01

When connecting Cruyff with modern day United there is an obvious place to start: Van Gaal. The pair’s feud ostensibly began at Christmas dinner in 1989 and they never repaired their relationship. As recently as October, Cruyff criticised United’s style and said they didn’t dominate games enough.

However, the biggest impact Cruyff had on United came in the 90s. In 1991, United - and English football - made a triumphant return on the continent after the five-year ban over the Heysel disaster when Alex Ferguson’s side beat Cruyff’s Barcelona in the European Cup Winners’ Cup final in the Rotterdam rain.

Ferguson’s second trophy in charge of United, it was an integral stepping stone on the path to Champions League glory. That path, though, was rocky thanks to Cruyff’s Barcelona slaughtering United 4-0 in the 1994 group stage. That was the night Ferguson called Paul Ince a ‘bottler’.

“We were swamped” Ferguson later wrote.

“Barcelona were far cuter and more patient in their tactics. I sensed Paul no longer wanted to be the anchorman in midfield, where there was none better. He now saw himself as an attacking midfield player, a hopeless misreading of his strengths. He refused to embrace reality. His blurred interpretation of his function did contribute appreciably to our nightmare.”

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Schmeichel on Cruyff

‘Tributes are pouring in’ doesn’t quite do the man justice.

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Hoek pays his respects

The Netherlands has lost its greatest footballer.

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Semi-final tickets

No, we’re not getting ahead of ourselves. Everton have released ticket prices for their fans so, just to give you an idea of what you might pay if United reach Wembley, here is the breakdown:

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How cool was Cruyff?

This cool:

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Remember Jordi?

Cruyff’s son played for United between 1996-2000. He didn’t have the happiest of times in Manchester but won a Premier League winner’s medal in 1997.

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The Cruyff Turn

Still mesmeric to watch:

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Cruyff in Manchester

Here is the great at Manchester Airport in 1994, arriving with his Barcelona squad ahead of their Champions League tie with United.

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Statement from Cruyff family

On March 24 2016 Johan Cruyff (68) died peacefully in Barcelona, surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer. It’s with great sadness that we ask you to respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.